Razor shell
Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.
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Marine
There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…
Invertebrates FAQs
Norfolk Wildlife Trust frequently asked questions related to invertebrates.
Species data
Discover how you can use species data to find out what plants and creatures are present on your land, and its future potential for wildlife.
£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
The Wildlife Trusts ramp-up plans to combat nature crisis with new rewilding programme
Species recovery
Ensuring that vulnerable or declining plants and creatures are at the heart of our work across Norfolk.
Beginner's guide to birds 4 - Confusion species 2
This session will concentrate on how to separate similar species or members of groups.
Flame shell
It's easy to see where this stunning bivalve got its name from - the bright orange tentacles emerging from the shell really do look like flames!
On the lookout for lichen - 5 Norfolk species and how to find them
With help from county recorder, Robert Yaxley, we explore 5 Norfolk lichen species and share some tips on how to find them!
Invertebrate workshop with Alice Lee
Join Alice Lee from Parallel Point for a fun workshop.
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
House martin
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…